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# Khajuraho Monuments

The masterfully carved stone temples of the Chandela Dynasty, blending structural symmetry with intricate figurative layouts.

## Record

- **Title**: [Khajuraho Monuments](https://datasets.chrisyst.com/khajuraho-monuments/index.md)
- **Geo target**: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
- **Website**: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240
- **Address**: Airport Road, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, 471606, India
- **Coordinates**: 24.8318, 79.9199

### Summary

The masterfully carved stone temples of the Chandela Dynasty, blending structural symmetry with intricate figurative layouts.

### Description

## Pinnacle of Nagara Architecture

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, constructed by the Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 CE, exemplifies the zenith of Nagara-style temple architecture in Central India. Originally comprising over 85 temples, approximately 25 survive today, spread across Western, Eastern, and Southern groups. These structures are typically built on high platforms (jagati) and feature a series of interconnected halls (mandapas) leading to the sanctum (garbhagriha), all crowned by a curvilinear spire (sikhara) that evokes the sacred peaks of the Himalayas.

The temples are renowned for their intricate and expressive stone carvings, which adorn both interior and exterior surfaces. These sculptures depict a diverse range of themes, including deities, mythical creatures, daily life, musicians, dancers, and the famous erotic mithuna scenes, often interpreted as symbolic representations of spiritual union and the celebration of life. This unique blend of religious iconography and secular imagery, executed with remarkable artistic skill, has earned Khajuraho its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserving a profound cultural legacy of medieval India.

### Attributes

- **Annual Visitors**: 1.5 million _(quality 75)_
- **Buffer Zone**: 0 ha _(quality 10)_
- **Category Type**: Cultural
- **Conservation Status**: Active Monitoring
- **Epoch Origin**: Chandela Rajput Era (10th C.)
- **Latitude**: 24.83 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Longitude**: 79.92 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Primary Material**: Buff Sandstone Masonry
- **Property Area**: 21 ha _(quality 30)_
- **UNESCO ID**: 240
- **Year Inscribed**: 1986 _(quality 94)_